CLASS III Food recall · Reported 17 Nov 2021 · FDA Enforcement Report
NOW Bee Pollen 500mg 100 Vcaps recalled by NOW Health Group
NOW Health Group is recalling NOW Bee Pollen 500mg 100 Vcaps, distributed in 47 states. The recall was initiated on 1 Oct 2021 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0157-2022
- FDA event ID
- 88769
- Recalling firm
- NOW Health Group, Bloomingdale, IL
- Brand
- NOW Bee
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 1 Oct 2021
- FDA classified
- 10 Nov 2021
- Reported
- 17 Nov 2021
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- FAX
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 1 Oct 2021 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 10 Nov 2021 | Classified by FDA | +40 days |
| 17 Nov 2021 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Product may contain Metronidazole
Product as listed by the FDA
NOW Bee Pollen 500mg 100 VCAPS UPC 733739025203
Where it was distributed
Total number of domestic consignees = 1576 (including 2 private label customers). Domestic online and retail to AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WY. Total number of foreign consignees = 21 (including 1 private label customer). International distribution to retail locations in Bulgaria, Cameroon, Canada, England, Germany, Holland, Kazakhstan, Netherlands, Nigeria, Poland, Singapore, Slovakia, Sweden, Ukraine, and United Arab Emirates. International distribution to a distributor in Cairo, Egypt.
AlaskaAlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMaine
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Product may contain Metronidazole
Which lots are affected?
Lots: 3209226 3184250
Where was it sold?
Total number of domestic consignees = 1576 (including 2 private label customers). Domestic online and retail to AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WY. Total number of foreign consignees = 21 (including 1 private label customer). International distribution to retail locations in Bulgaria, Cameroon, Canada, England, Germany, Holland, Kazakhstan, Netherlands, Nigeria, Poland, Singapore, Slovakia, Sweden, Ukraine, and United Arab Emirates. International distribution to a distributor in Cairo, Egypt.
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class III mean?
Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
2 other products · FDA event 88769This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is NOW Royal Jelly 1500mg 60 Vcaps recalled by NOW Health Group.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS III | NOW Royal Jelly 1500mg 60 Vcaps recalled by NOW Health GroupNOW Royal | NOW Health Group | Other | 47 states | |
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